Josh "CuriousJosh" ReissBetween outlandish art and massive explosions, it's important to remember that Burning Man's home of Black Rock City is just a collection of people enjoying life in an expressive and artistic environment. Enjoy this window into the life of Black Rock City, the annual temporary environment that many consider their first home, brought to you by Burning Man veteran CuriousJosh. See all of the pictures from "Burning Man 2012: Black Rock City Life."
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Timothy NorrisHARD Fest celebrated Day Of The Dead on Saturday night with 35,000 of their closest friends for a sold out extravaganza at Los Angeles State Historic Park with performances from Justice, Major Lazer, Jack beats, Knife Party, Dillion Frances, Zeds Dead and many, many more. See all of the pictures from "HARD Fest: Day Of The Dead 2012."
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Josh "CuriousJosh" ReissMindshare blasted off with a January space themed month combining extraterrestrial art installations with scientific discussions on space travel. Is 2012 the year of the unicorn as we start off with a one horned theme party? Finally, there was the Headtron House Party. Some of the west coasts hottest upcoming dubstep DJs play for their friends at the Headtron house party. See all of the pictures from "CuriousJosh Explores Space, Unicorns, and Dubstep."
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Timothy NorrisKCRW and Sonos Studio hosted an interview and live performance with Deadmau5 on Friday night for an upcoming program on Morning Becomes Eclectic. The intimate space for this show was a rare treat for those lucky few that made the list. See all of the pictures from "Deadmau5 @ Sonos Studios."
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Lina LecaroLoud, lewd anything but old lady-like, Underground Rebel Bingo -- thinly disguised as a "School of Etiquette" event - took over the Dragonfly with drunk college types writing on number cards (and each other), hot hosts writhing on each other and lots of winners and losers trying to get play. Earlier, shutterbug Mark the Cobrasnake unveiled his pop-up shop (and eye-popping merch) at BESS LA on Melrose. See all of the pictures from "Lina in L.A.: Underground Rebel Bingo and Cobrashop Pop-up Party."
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Lina LecaroThe re-launch of popular Hollywood glam slam Diamond Dogs at Bardot was a dazzling, dressed-up success with lady stardusters and disco dollies alike getting their rocks off on the dance floor and in every corner of the club. See all of the pictures from "Lina in L.A.: Diamond Dogs."
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Lina LecaroLA Fashion Week climaxed with an edgy fashion show, marketplace, and wild live performance by Steed Lord in downtown courtesy of Phyllis Navidad and GGeisha Marianne's Dripped event. A couple nights later, Dim Mak Sundays at Drai's closed out the city's fashion festivities with an arty party featuring DJs from NYC dance faves Fischerspooner. See all of the pictures from "Lina In L.A.: Dripped and Drai's."
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Josh "CuriousJosh" ReissLong before popular flash mobs, The Cacophony Society's guerrilla artist pranksters organized public events mocking societal expectations. The Cacophony Society Zone Show retrospective at CSUF Grand Central Art Center in Santa Ana kicked off with a block party featuring art cars and performances from artists associated with the Society, and a screening of the unfinished Cacophony Society documentary called Into The Zone. See all of the pictures from "CuriousJosh at The Cacophony Society Zone Show."
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Josh "CuriousJosh" ReissLA Conscious culture reaches a pinnacle with Knowphest, a three day conference and nightlife combination featuring visionary psychedelic artists Alex and Allyson Grey, a variety of talks, yoga, wandering performers, and music from David Starfire, Daedelus, Desert Dwellers, and more. See all of the pictures from "CuriousJosh: Knowphest."
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We partied like it was 2012. From Edwardian Balls and Steampunk Saloons to futuristic raves and Star Wars Burlesque, this year, the nights on the town were relentless and all-encompassing. Take a look back at the fantastic year in nightlife.